Travel comparison
Ireland vs Spain
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Ireland and Spain — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Ireland and Spain, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Ireland | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 / 999 | 112 |
| Police | 112 / 999 | 112 / 091 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 999 | 112 / 061 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +353 | +34 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | May to September gives the best daylight for road trips and coastal scenery. Weather is changeable year-round, so waterproof layers matter more than exact month. April, May and September are good shoulder-season choices. | April to June and September to October work well for Madrid, Barcelona and Andalusia. Summer is excellent for beach regions but can be very hot inland, especially in July and August. |
Full brief
Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.
Full brief
Spain travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Spain.